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W642 VCS

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,387 mi
Last recorded157,387 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW642 VCS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 157,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 154,194 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 154,194 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 147,663 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 147,663 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 142,651 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 142,651 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 138,998 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 136,739 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 136,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 134,226 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 130,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front torear brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Jul 2009 127,555 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 125,793 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 124,114 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 122,548 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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W642 VCS is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 116,476 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W642 VCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W642 VCS registered?

W642 VCS is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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